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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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