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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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