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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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