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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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