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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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