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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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