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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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