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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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