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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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