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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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