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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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