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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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