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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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