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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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