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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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