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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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