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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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