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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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