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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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