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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates 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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