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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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