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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses 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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