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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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