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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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