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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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