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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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