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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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