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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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