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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with 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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