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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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