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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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