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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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