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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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