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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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