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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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