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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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