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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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