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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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