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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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