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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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