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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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