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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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