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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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