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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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