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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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