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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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