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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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