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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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