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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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