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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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