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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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