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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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