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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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