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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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