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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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