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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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