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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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