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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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