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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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