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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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