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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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