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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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