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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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