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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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