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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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