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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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