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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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