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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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