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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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