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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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