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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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