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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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