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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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