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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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