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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates 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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