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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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