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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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