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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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