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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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