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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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