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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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