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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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