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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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