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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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