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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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