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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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