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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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