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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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