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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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