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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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