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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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