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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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