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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are 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 issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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