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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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