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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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