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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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