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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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