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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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