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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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