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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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