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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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