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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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