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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses 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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