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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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