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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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