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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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