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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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