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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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