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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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