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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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