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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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