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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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