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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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