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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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