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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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