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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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