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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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