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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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