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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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