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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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