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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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