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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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