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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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