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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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