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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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