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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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