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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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