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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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