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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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