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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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