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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations 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 teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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