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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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