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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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