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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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