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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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