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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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