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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)