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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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