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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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