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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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