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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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