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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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