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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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