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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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