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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting 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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