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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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