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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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