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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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