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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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