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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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