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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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