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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important 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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