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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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