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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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