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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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