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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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