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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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