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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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