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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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