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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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