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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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