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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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