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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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