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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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