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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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