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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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