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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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