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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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