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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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