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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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