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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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