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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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