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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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