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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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