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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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