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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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