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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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