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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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