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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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