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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the 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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