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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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