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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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