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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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