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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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