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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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