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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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