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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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