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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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