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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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