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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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