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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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