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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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