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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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