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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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