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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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