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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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