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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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