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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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