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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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