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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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