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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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