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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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