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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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