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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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