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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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