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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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