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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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