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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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