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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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