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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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