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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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