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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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