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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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