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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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