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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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