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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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