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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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