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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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