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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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