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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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