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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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