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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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