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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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