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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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