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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate 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 electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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