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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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