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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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