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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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