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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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