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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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