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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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