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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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