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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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