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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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