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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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