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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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