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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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