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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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