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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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