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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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