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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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