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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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