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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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