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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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