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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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