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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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