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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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