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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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