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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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