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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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