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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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