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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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