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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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