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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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