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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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