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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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