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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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