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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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