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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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