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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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