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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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