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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education