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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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