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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models 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 optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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