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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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