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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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