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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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