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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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