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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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