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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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