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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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