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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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