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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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