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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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