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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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