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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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