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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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