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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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