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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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