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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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