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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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