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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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