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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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