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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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