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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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