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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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