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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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