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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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