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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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