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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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