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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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