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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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