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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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