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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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