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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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