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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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