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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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