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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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