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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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