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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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