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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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