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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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