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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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