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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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