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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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