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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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