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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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