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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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