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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low 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 distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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