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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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