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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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