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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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