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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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