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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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