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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates 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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