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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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