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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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