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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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