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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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