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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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