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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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