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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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