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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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