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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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