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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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