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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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