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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important 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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