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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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