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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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