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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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