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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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