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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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