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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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