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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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