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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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