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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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