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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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