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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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