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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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