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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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