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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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