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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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