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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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