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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models 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 in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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