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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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