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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)