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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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