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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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