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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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