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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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