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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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