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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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