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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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