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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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