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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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