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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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