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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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