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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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