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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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