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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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