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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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