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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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