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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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