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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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