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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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