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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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