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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major 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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