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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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