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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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