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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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