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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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