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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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