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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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