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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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