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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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