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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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