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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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