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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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