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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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