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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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