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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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