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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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