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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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