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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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