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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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