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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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