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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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