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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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