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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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