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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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