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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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