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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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