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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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