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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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