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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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