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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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