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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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