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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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