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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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