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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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