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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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