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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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