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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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