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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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