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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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