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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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