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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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