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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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