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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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