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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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