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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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