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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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