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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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