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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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