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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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