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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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