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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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