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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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