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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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