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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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