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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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