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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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