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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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