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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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