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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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