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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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