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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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