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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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