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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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