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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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