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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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