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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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