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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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