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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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