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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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