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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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