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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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