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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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