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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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