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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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