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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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