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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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