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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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