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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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