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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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