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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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