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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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