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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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