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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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