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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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