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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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