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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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