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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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