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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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