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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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