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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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