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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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