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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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