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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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