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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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