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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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