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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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