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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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