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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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