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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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