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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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