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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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