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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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