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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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