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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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