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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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