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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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