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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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