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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models 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 stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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