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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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