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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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