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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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