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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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