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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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