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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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