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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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