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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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