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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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