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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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