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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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