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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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