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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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