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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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