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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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