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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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