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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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