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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the 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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