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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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