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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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