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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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