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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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