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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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