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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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