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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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