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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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