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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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