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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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