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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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