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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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