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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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