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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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