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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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