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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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