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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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