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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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