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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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