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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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